Canadian Tire deals

So I went to Canadian Tire today and landed an amazing deal:

My husband and I got this Safety 1st Convertible Onside Air Protect Child Seat for ... $4.99.
Yes, you read that right!

Here's how we did it:

Original price: $129.99
Canadian Tire money: $110
Canadian Tire gift card: $10
Canadian Tire $5 off special scratch card: $5

Here's the formula: 
129.99 - 110 -10 - 5 = $4.99

P.S. While I was at Canadian Tire, I picked up their Destination: Home promo flyer. Check this out: From now til April 4, if you buy anything from their Destination: Home guide, you get 10% back on your Options Mastercard in Canadian Tire money.

So is this promo worth it? Honestly, the stuff in the guide is pretty good. You can get a 12-bin toy organizer for $39.99 and Sterilite totes and bins range from $3.49-$24.99. Get your Destination:Home flyer in store or online at www.canadiantire.ca.

No. 1 thing to put on your baby registry

Whether you're trying to find stuff to put on your baby registry or you need to find a baby gift for a friend, this is my no. 1 choice.

I received this at my baby shower over two years ago and I still use this today - I love this kit.

Safety 1st's Deluxe Healthcare & Grooming Kit (Amazon.ca, CDN $29.99) comes with nail files and a clipper (great for newborns); a nose aspirator; toddler toothbrush; thermometer; and loads of other baby essentials that you will use down the road. Everything is in a convenient case, so it's great to bring when you're travelling.

Now if you're looking for this kit, just note that I've seen it available in different packaging and tote bags. Remember to pay attention to the contents in the kit.

Can you recommend any other items to put on a baby registry? Or what are the most useful baby gifts you've ever given or received?

What I wish I didn't buy before I had a baby

So when I was pregnant, I thought I needed everything. But come to think of it, why did I think this way? I didn't even have the kid yet! Off the top of my head, here are a few things I got beforehand but NEVER needed or didn't benefit from. Maybe you'll learn from my mistakes or maybe you'll disagree with my thoughts. Whatever the case, you might get a few tips here.

Summer Infant Close2You Cordless Baby Monitor
I'm a light sleeper and I live in a tiny condo unit. I wake up at the drop of a pin. Enough said. But when I did try to make use of it (I opened it just because I had it), I found it to be really staticky. Not sure if that was me or the product.

Safety 1st Lux Connect Travel System
I have a feeling I was thinking, "the bigger, the better." This stroller/car seat set is ridiculously bulky and wears down quickly. Oh yeah, one time a wheel fell off, so what does that tell you? If I were to go back in time, I'd probably invest in a Peg Perego. On the brighter side of things, I have really strong arms now.